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My phone is hacked and I need to fix it

How to fix my hacked phone all my data everything is encrypted

Posted on Jun 12, 2021 10:56 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2021 9:30 AM

If you have you data backed up, try completely resetting the phone. Then restore your encrypted data.


Selling/Giving Away Device.      


You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      


Security and your Apple ID.     


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts 


 Apple ID Password Change.     


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.        


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support    I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication          


Two Factor Authentification availability.    


2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.     


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    

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Jun 13, 2021 9:30 AM in response to hali292

If you have you data backed up, try completely resetting the phone. Then restore your encrypted data.


Selling/Giving Away Device.      


You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      


Security and your Apple ID.     


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts 


 Apple ID Password Change.     


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.        


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support    I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication          


Two Factor Authentification availability.    


2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.     


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    

My phone is hacked and I need to fix it

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